Lithograph

Object number
13.2.3
Title
Passing the Rubicon
Creator
Unknown
Date
circa 1855
Description
Lithograph of Passing the Rubicon. Pastel print above title and explanation: "Lieut. S. Bent in the 'Mississippi's' first cutter forcing his way through a fleet of japanese boats while surveying the bay of Yedo, Japan, July 11, 1853." print is glazed and in a black frame. Published by E. Brown, Jr., New York. Part of set with 13.2.1, 13.2.2, 13.2.4, 13.2.5.
Materials
paper
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. T.O. Richardson
Object Type
lithographs
Subjects
Opening of Japan
U.S. Navy
Related People & Organizations
Richardson, T.O., Mrs. (associated)
Bent, Silas, Lt. (associated)
Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858 (associated)